Comments for Office Furniture Guide

Comment on Big Screen TV in a Modest Living Room? by H J

H J — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 07:29:59 +0000

You can buy a wood entertainment unit to fit it… They can get expensive and most will likely be larger than you want… (Side cabinets and all….)

Are you handy with tools & wood? You can make the stand from wood.

You want the base to be only slightly larger than the TV. Measure and make a pattern one inch longer/wider in each direction. You will need to cut 2 from this pattern. One will be the base, just an inch or 2 off the floor, and the other will be positioned at the heighth you want the TV to sit.

Decide how high you want the stand. Add that height to the height of the TV and add a few inches for good measure. Cut 2 panels of wood this heighth, and as wide as at least the front depth of the TV. (It can go back as far as the whole TV if you desire…)

Cut another piece the width of the side boards and long enough to bridge over the TV and connect the side boards.

Assemble and stain a color that would compliment your other colors. That makes it not look as contemporary and doesn't cost $2000.

Place the TV in it and enjoy!!!
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Comment on Will this chair match the rest of my living room furniture/color scheme? by shortgilly

shortgilly — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 10:28:59 +0000

I would go with the IKEA or Bernie chair. It’s a nice collection you’ve put together. All neutral colors and complimentary styles so they go together. Use 1-3 bright or deep complimenting colors in your accent pieces, decorations, rugs, and art. The nice thing about this kind of set up is that when you get tired of it you only need to change the cheaper items to get a whole new room and color scheme. Good job!
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Comment on Office furniture for a non profit organization.? by RON C

RON C — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 10:04:59 +0000

If you receive federal funding, you can go to The General Services Administration and get everythng you need cheap. Also, I would check with all of the thrift stores until you find one that has what you need and are willing to give you a discount. Target store managers have the authorty to make donations of up to $50,000 for local charites. You might want to consider writing a proposal and getting a grant just for furniture and furnishings. Here's a link for grant sources that you might find useful http://www.intergate.com/~rclowney/g739.htm for more help, go to the Foundation Center and search through their database http://fdncenter.org/

Good Luck!
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Comment on Will this chair match the rest of my living room furniture/color scheme? by Amy E

Amy E — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:42:59 +0000

I think you’ve done really well picking out great, neutral furniture. I think the brown leather would be much better than another cream/white piece of furniture. You may want to pick an accent color to spread throughout the room. With what you have already almost any color would work. For example, if your favorite color is brick red you’d pick a few pillows with a pattern that has red, maybe even the brown and cream too. Then throw in a vase, a lamp, a painting with the same basic colors…anything to give the space a little personality.
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Comment on Will this chair match the rest of my living room furniture/color scheme? by Jason S

Jason S — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:36:59 +0000

For only $100 more, I would get the leather club chair and ottoman at BizChair http://www.bizchair.com/225-set-esp1-lft.html

The Staples chair is vinyl.
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Comment on Office furniture for a non profit organization.? by Peach

Peach — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:20:59 +0000

Bashas is great, ask for any store manager
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Comment on Office furniture for a non profit organization.? by Weeny

Weeny — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:04:59 +0000

Most retail stores accept tax exempt cards…Most retail stores ..If you call the mangement of that store and explain youre organization chances are they will deal" or take to a "comittee" for election..as they may have others ahead of you. You can also find "great deals while supportting another organization "habitat for humanity" stores.. and even suplus stores..Goodluck
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Comment on How can I sell off my office furniture for the best price? by anthonymmeade

anthonymmeade — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:01:59 +0000

try craigslist. its free so it cant hurt.
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Comment on Office furniture for a non profit organization.? by HuggyBear

HuggyBear — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:55:59 +0000

Have you tried discussing this with Office Depot or Office Max to see if they would give you a discount since you are a non-profit? All they can do is say no. Check at thrift shops or places like Salvation Army stores.
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Comment on Will this chair match the rest of my living room furniture/color scheme? by Allison H

Allison H — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:50:59 +0000

Well some colors that go good with brown are white and turquoise or maybe a light blue.
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